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There’s nothing like that first cold beer after a hard day’s work to take the edge off. When that icy chill slips down the back of your throat, knowing you deserve the reward, you give yourself a little pat on the back and feel like the real man your Grandfather taught you to be.
But maybe there is something better than that. We all know the horrific effects of a hangover, with the physical pain all over and the cloudy brain functioning, that sends us into a tailspin if you need to make any kind of decision. Coupled with the weight you gain from all those late night drunk meals and next-day hangover pizzas.
If you have the willpower, the benefits of 30 days of no alcohol are unbelievable, both inside and out:
The liver is a trooper, we can give it that. Working like a muscle, it repairs itself extremely well. However, if you are giving your liver a severe beating every day after work, or especially a hardcore binge at the weekend, your liver will start to deteriorate, failing to effectively rid your body of toxins. Studies have shown that one month without alcohol leads to far better liver functioning and a significantly reduced risk of liver disease. Studies show that those who give up drinking for a month see their liver fat drop by 16%.
Alcoholic drinks are high in calories, both due to the alcohol and the sugar. Equally, binging on alcohol usually leads to binging on fast food, both late at night (followed by sleeping on a full stomach of greasy, fatty food making it hard for the digestive system to work effectively), or the next day (while you are lying on the sofa, again making it difficult for the digestive system to function). These things combined lead to your weight ballooning. Reports have shown that people can lose up to 5% body fat by not drinking for one month alone, especially in terms of fat around the organs. Equally, drinking less alcohol leads to a decrease in belly fat, especially when combined with the supplement ‘Flat Belly’.
So, why not consider banning the booze for 30 days and seeing the changes it can make to your body and mind.
- Better Liver Performance
- Increased Mind Functioning
- Sleep Improvements
- Reduced Risk of Diabetes
- Weight Loss